Overview
- Anadolu Efes defeated Barcelona 74–73 in Istanbul on Isaia Cordinier’s late free throws in Pascual’s first game back.
- Pascual declared he returned to win, saying there are no transition seasons at the club.
- He estimated roughly two months to raise the team to the standard he expects.
- He is keeping the current staff and roster for now and will not request signings until he observes training.
- Immediate targets prioritize Copa del Rey qualification and EuroLeague improvement, with conversations with president Joan Laporta pivotal to his decision to return.